amherst1
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« on: July 19, 2007, 11:03:08 PM » |
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Hi Everyone,
And the Final Answer is SCAM!!! I used the URL given to me for finding out about telephone numbers--there were so many people reporting on one of the numbers that it filled more than a page! I also put my two cents worth in!
Anyways, it is a little bit of a disappointment but like most of you, I thought it was VERY FISHY from the beginning. Let's face it, we do take some chances when we enter contests that we might receive this kind of call. I am really not sure if this is even the Cadillac/Toshiba contest that ended in April.
THANKS so much for your replies and Good Luck to All!
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mechurchlady
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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2007, 11:28:15 PM » |
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You are welcome. That is what SA is all about, we spread the news about the good sweeps and the scams. We watch over each other. Welcome to SA and have fun here.  |
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ll1
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« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2007, 07:17:56 AM » |
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It is always good to be leary and use common sense when it comes to sweeps good luck  |
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3mnkids1
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2007, 07:27:34 AM » |
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 sorry it didnt work out. I hope the next call or email ya get is for something great. and legit. |
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loren brothers
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2007, 07:39:20 AM » |
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Sorry I didn't catch this thread, and it's sister earlier! As most members here know, I tend to spout when something gets my attention. This is one of them. Sooooo....the following advice to people new to sweeping: - If the entry website is poorly done with no/little graphics and any spelling mistakes run the other direction! People who run legitimate sweeps spend time to present themselves professionally. (ie: PR) If not... run the other way!
- If they require you to sign up for something, run the other way, RAPIDLY!
- If they state that they will ONLY contact the winners by phone .... walk swiftly in the other direction. (this is a pretty good indication that the whole thing is just a marketing scam to get your Ph # off the "do not call" list)
- If they call and say "You might be a winner...." start heading for your bomb shelter. Scam-city there
- If an "opt in/out" option is not given on the entry page: just plan on your e-mail addy being given to every Tom, Dick, and Harry from here to Pakistan! But who knows...maybe you'll meet your true love at that XXX porn site?
- Read the rules page....for the indiscriminate sweeper entering 500+ sweeps a day that may be difficult, but que sara, sara: Deal with the disease.
- If it looks fishy: it is!
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Amy Shulkusky
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2007, 08:41:37 AM » |
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Sorry I didn't catch this thread, and it's sister earlier! As most members here know, I tend to spout when something gets my attention. This is one of them. Sooooo....the following advice to people new to sweeping: - If the entry website is poorly done with no/little graphics and any spelling mistakes run the other direction! People who run legitimate sweeps spend time to present themselves professionally. (ie: PR) If not... run the other way!
- If they require you to sign up for something, run the other way, RAPIDLY!
- If they state that they will ONLY contact the winners by phone .... walk swiftly in the other direction. (this is a pretty good indication that the whole thing is just a marketing scam to get your Ph # off the "do not call" list)
- If they call and say "You might be a winner...." start heading for your bomb shelter. Scam-city there
- If an "opt in/out" option is not given on the entry page: just plan on your e-mail addy being given to every Tom, Dick, and Harry from here to Pakistan! But who knows...maybe you'll meet your true love at that XXX porn site?
- Read the rules page....for the indiscriminate sweeper entering 500+ sweeps a day that may be difficult, but que sara, sara: Deal with the disease.
- If it looks fishy: it is!
Luvs, Loren Hiya Loren  I'm going to quote this in my NEWBIE thread: Top 10 Signs that Your Win is Really a Sweepstakes Scam http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/smf/index.php?topic=27530.0Thanks!!! |
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lidarkside
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2007, 01:30:03 AM » |
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Some sponsors such as Valpak do only notify you by phone. So, that's not a sure sign of a scam at all.
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Amy Shulkusky
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« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2007, 01:42:35 AM » |
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Some sponsors such as Valpak do only notify you by phone. So, that's not a sure sign of a scam at all.
Good point lidarkside - I was thinking small/unknown companies    |
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thumbelina
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2007, 03:57:32 AM » |
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all of my radio station wins have notified me by phone.
and when i won the krazer in the radio shack contest, they notified me by telephone only, asked for my address so they could mail me the prize. (but, you know it was a big name Radio Shack. and i remembered entering the contest).
be leary of places calling you and saying you won. everything is paid for. you only have to sit through a 90 minute presentation. those are time share, resort places looking for you to buy something.
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